Overview
- The 60-day memorandum of understanding meant to halt fighting expired Monday with no follow-on agreement, leaving negotiations stalled and the broader war unresolved.
- President Donald Trump said there are no scheduled talks with Iran, kept a naval blockade in place, and warned he would use force if Oman obstructs U.S. aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran says it is finalizing a transit map with Oman to manage commercial traffic but insists the strait will stay closed until Washington lifts the blockade and meets other conditions from the interim deal.
- The U.K. Maritime Trade Operations reported a cargo vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, causing engine-room damage and a crew casualty and highlighting growing dangers for ships.
- With diplomacy stalled, back-channel contacts and mediator roles (including Nechirvan Barzani, Oman, Qatar and Pakistan) continue but the stand-off risks wider military escalation and sustained pressure on oil and gas markets.